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People's Republic of China–Djibouti relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the People's Republic of China and Djibouti. China and Djibouti established relations on January 8, 1979. China has financed a number of public works projects in Djibouti, including a stadium, the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People's Palace. In September 2010, Type 920 Hospital Ship, also known as the "Peace Ark", visited Djibouti.
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Economic development
Since the first Forum on China Africa Cooperation in 2000, Beijing has delivered $16.6 million in development finance to Djibouti. Major Chinese aid projects in Djibouti include:
Military base
In 2016, construction began on a Chinese naval outpost in Djibouti. The site was slated to become China's first overseas military installation. According to Djiboutian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the 90 acre plot would likely house only 300 Chinese troops and would require the Chinese government to pay the Djiboutian government $20 million annually for ten years with an option for an additional period of ten years.